There are 6 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2h 49m$160–386Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
8h 53m$46–79Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
7h 43m$76–108Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
11h 11m$86–206Drive 321.1 mi
- Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to San Franciscocar 321.1 mi
5h 53m$59–85Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway
2h 59m$286–432
UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $160 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from UCSB North Hall Inbound and arriving at San Francisco via Transit Center and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between UCSB Bus Loop and San Francisco is 280 miles. The road distance is 323 miles.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 7h 43m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco, including transfers.
UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 11h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–180
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from UCSB Bus Loop to San Francisco.
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